November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and our friend Shirley Bovshow is someone living with type 2 diabetes. When she’s not sharing gardening tips, she’s advocating for those with the chronic disease and has shared her journey with us.

Shirley joined us live to discuss her personal story and shared a diabetic-friendly treat that’s perfect for the holiday season.

For more information on Shirley and her recipes, be sure to visit FoodieGardener.com and follow her on Instagram @ShirleyBovshow.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Nov. 18, 2024.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday that he will defer his decision on the Menendez brothers’ clemency until the newly elected District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, reviews the case.

This report aired on Nov. 18, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/gov-newsom-defers-menendez-clemency-decision-awaits-district-attorney-elects-review/

Controversy continues to swirl around several of President-Elect Trump’s cabinet picks, especially Matt Gaetz nomination for Attorney General.

John Fenoglio reports on Nov. 18, 2024.

Details: ktla.com

President-elect Trump verified Monday he would declare a national emergency to follow through with his campaign promise of mass deportations and that he would mobilize the U.S. military in order to carry them out.

Carlos Saucedo reports on Nov. 18, 20924.

Details: ktla.com

A man attending the Rodeo Nights, Holiday Lights celebration in Beverly Hills last week is recovering after being seriously injured when a carjacking suspect crashed into him and three other pedestrians.

Sandra Mitchell reports on Nov. 18.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/beverly-hills-carjacking-suspect-crashes-injures-4-amid-crowded-holiday-event/

A Los Angeles Metro bus operator who was brutally targeted by an ex-boyfriend inside her bus and barely escaped with her life is now, understandably, in fear for it as her 45-year-old attacker has yet to be captured.

Chris Wolfe reports on Nov. 18, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/l-a-metro-driver-shot-in-face-on-bus-by-ex-boyfriend-who-remains-at-large/

An East Los Angeles family is protesting a possible plea deal for a deputy who shot and killed a 34-year-old father in March 2021.

Jacqueline Sarkissian reports on Nov. 18, 2024.

Details: ktla.com

President-elect Trump recirculated a social media post Monday suggesting his incoming administration will declare an immigration national emergency and use military assets to support his mass deportation pledge, labeling the claim “TRUE!!!”

Sara Welch reports on Nov. 13, 2024.

Details: ktla.com

Police and the family of a young girl who left for school but never arrived last week are turning to the public for help in locating her.

This report aired on Nov. 18, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/los-angeles-authorities-searching-for-girl-who-left-for-school-but-never-arrived/

Family members are asking for the community’s help searching for a Maui woman who missed her connecting LAX flight and hasn’t been seen or heard from since Nov. 10.

Angeli Kakade reports on Nov. 18, 2024.

Details: ktla.com

A resident in a small San Bernardino County Mountain community is being criticized after he shot and killed a bear last week that he claimed was getting into his chicken coop.

Shelby Nelson reports on Nov. 18, 2024.

Details: ktla.com

Around two-dozen amusement park guests were stranded for hours when a ride at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California broke down Monday afternoon. Nov. 18, 2024.

Residents in Tarzana are raising public safety concerns involving drugs and vandalism they believe are tied to the homeless crisis.